Former Wales and Leicester City midfielder Robbie Savage is set to return to playing after signing for non-league side Stockport Town in the 10th tier of English football.
The 45-year-old last played for Derby in the Championship, retiring after his final game against Reading in May 2011 to pursue a career in the media.
Savage, who made 623 professional appearances, came through the ranks at Manchester United and spent five years at Premier League side Leicester City, where he won the League Cup in 2000.
He told BBC Sport: "It's not a PR stunt, it's me trying to help youngsters progress in the game.
"I want to try and give a bit of what I went through in my career with rejection, rehabilitation and the mental side of football.
"I am not going to run games, I will need legs around me. My son had to go out and buy me some boots today - it's a great opportunity for me."
